29th November 2007

Village News from Margaret Morbey

Chearsley W.I.
Chearsley W.I. have recently planted a liquid amber tree on the Village Green as part of its Jubilee celebrations held last year.
They are also pleased to learn that their resolution calling for a ban on trawling the ocean beds has been short listed for selection for debate at the National Federation’s annual meeting at the Royal Albert Hall next year.
Children’s Society Christingle Service
This charming service will be held in St. Nicholas on Sunday 9th December at 6p.m.
Have your Say – Together we can make a Safer Community
Thames Valley Police, AVDC and Bucks County Council invite us all to Haddenham Library on Saturday 15th December from 10.30 to 12.30. They would like our help to find out how we want our village to be made a better place in which to live.
New Year’s Eve at The Bell
If you don’t want to drive home after celebrating New Year or try to book a taxi, The Bell is the place to be for New Year. For £10, the pub is providing live music, a disco, buffet food, and champagne. Starting at 7.00p.m. till late.

16th November 2007

Village News from Margaret Morbey

Mobile Library

Monday November 26th is the next time the Mobile Library visits Chearsley in The Bell car park. The van arrives at 10.35 and leaves at 11.05. We are lucky to have a visit, albeit for a short time every other Monday, so please support it if you can.

Christmas at The Bell
The Bell has a Christmas Menu priced at £19.95 per person – a traditional Roast Turkey with all the trimmings, Christmas pudding etc. Give them a visit or phone them on 208077 and pick up a menu and make your reservations as soon as possible. The Christmas meals start on December 3rd. Why not get together with your friends or neighbours and make a good start to Christmas?

Parish Council Meeting held on Monday 12th November
A few matters arising from this meeting :
The Shop : Although nothing tangible has happened concerning the future of the shop, there is still great interest and concern over what is or is not happening. Nic Brown, as the main person involved in doing the best for the village regarding the shop, has it very much in mind.
Stockwell
Plans are still being arranged regarding the redevelopment of the pond area and a volunteer band is being assembled. Anyone interested, please contact Clare Clark of the Parish Council.
Sunday Collections
It was noted that there are no longer Sunday Collections from the pillar box.
Chuf 40th anniversary
It was reported that Chuf had requested to erect a marquee on the Jubilee playing fields as part of their 40th anniversary celebrations. This was agreed with certain health and safety issues.
Tug of War
Arrangements for the revival of this competition against Cuddington are coming along, probably to take place across the river at Cuddington Mill. Male, female and mixed youth teams are planned. If you are interested in helping or pulling, contact Sonia Timberlake.
A418 junction
This difficult and dangerous junction was discussed. A joint request with Cuddington to AVDC to consider altering the road layout to be similar to that at the Dinton turn was agreed. David Smith also agreed to ask them for a review.
Highways Engineer
The general state and appearance of the roads and verges in Chearsley was discussed, and it was agreed that the Highways engineer should be invited to visit to view the roads, with regard to potholes, blocked drains, verges, the state of the path across the Green etc.
Quarterly Newsletter from the Parish Council
It was agreed that a regular newsletter would be a good way in which to keep the village informed and interested in events and matters of concern in Chearsley, and to include contributions from all village societies and clubs.
The date of the next meeting was arranged from Monday 10th December in the village hall at 7.30p.m.

11th October 2007

Village News from Margaret Morbey

Chearsley Cricket Club Dinner and Dance
This most prestigious event of the season takes place on Friday October 26th at Notley Tythe Barn. Get your tickets from The Bell or ring Adam Lazaruk 07865093154 for more details.

The Bell 70s Fancy Dress and Disco Nite
Come on everyone – get your mini skirts and kipper ties out of the back of the cupboard for an airing and come along to The Bell’s 70s Fancy Dress and Disco Nite on Saturday 10th November from 7.00p.m. till late. There will be a disco, refreshments and a raffle. Prizes for the best dressed and the best dancer. See Sharon or Ollie or bar staff for any more details.

Short Mat Bowls
This takes place in the village hall every Friday except the first of the month. Please check the time with Keith or Beryl Wright on 208607 and to find out more details

Recycling Baskets
Tuesday 23rd October is the next triple whammy for the bins, baskets and bottles. Miss this date for the glass and you have to wait another month.

20th September 2007

Village News from Margaret Morbey

Chearsley Village Trust
The deadline for applications for a grant from the Village Trust is Sunday 30th September. Any village society, organization or individual can apply in writing for a grant.

Applications must be made in writing to;
Val Davies, Clerk to the Trustees, Minster, Dark Lane, Chearsley HP18 0DA
giving details about your project, who will benefit from it, etc.

London to Paris Bike Ride
A final figure of £13,000 in aid of Multiple Sclerosis has been raised by Andy, Rona, Duncan and Simon.
Well done to them all for a magnificent achievement!

Mobile Library.
This will be in The Bell Car Park on Monday 1st October from 10.35 a.m. to 11.05a.m.

Free Young People’s Event.
If you are aged between 11 and 19, go to school or live in Bucks, and would like to have a say on what is important to you, come along to this event on October 23rd. You will have an opportunity to take part in creative workshops, like Grafitti or Drama, fun activities like climbing and mountain biking, all for free.

Contact cyptrust@buckscc.gov.uk or ring 01296 382462 for more information.

Moving away.
Our best wishes go to Seamus Bestic, Chairman of the Parish Council for many years, who is moving to Princes Risborough.

Kerbing in Watts Green.
This has now happened and should prevent any further erosion of the banks and verges on these roads.

The Old Boy Files

Belatedly, news - and pictures - reach us of Chearsley cricketer Andrew Croxford marrying the delightful Melanie in December. Many of you will remember his brother Simon, who stayed in the village last summer, variously employed at Manor Farm and as a coach to Chearsley Juniors.
Thinking about it, many of you will never forget his brother Simon...

Melanie got in touch to say: "We were married on December 15, 2001 at St John's Church, Adelaide, South Australia and our reception was at the Stamford Plaza. Simon was one of Andrew's three groomsmen.
As we had been away from home for so long for our honeymoon we spent almost a week with my parents in south-east South Australia, and just over a week with Andrew's parents in Melbourne. We had the sort of honeymoon you never see in brochures!! We did really enjoy spending time with our families though and we've got some nice travel planned this year.
The family wedding photo has Andrew's sister - Penny, Dad - Geoff, Mum - Prue and of course, Simon."

Weigh to Go, Peter!

Sunday, September 16th, 2001 and deep in the heart of Buckinghamshire, the Bell Inn landlord Peter Grimsdell sets himself a target - to slim himself down to 16 stone by Easter Sunday.

Not content with losing a minimum of 44lbs for his own good, Peter resolved that his efforts should also benefit debra - the charity helping fund research and provide support for people with Epidermolysis Bullosa - currently an incurable condition affecting one in twenty thousand here in the UK.

Twenty-eight weekly Sunday weigh-ins later and Peter proudly steps on the scales to prove he had done it - down a massive 45lbs to just 15st 13lbs!

Sponsorship and contributions are expected to exceed £2,400 - an indication of just how generous the regulars of the Bell and residents of Chearsley can be and what a popular landlord we have. The fundraising will continue until a suitable date can be found when young Henry George of Chearsley - himself a sufferer of the condition - will hopefully feature in a grand presentation to the charity.

If you have not paid your dues, or you simply want to add to this splendid cause, now is the time! Peter is eagerly awaiting your money!

Nick, Paul and Jamie, who have provided moral support from the outset, join Peter for the presentation of the cake.

Peter beside the graphical display of how much weight he has lost - equivalent to 22 bags of sugar!

Yew Tree Planting

After the family service in Chearsley on November 18th, the parishioners spilled out to the graveyard of St. Nicholas to watch as Father Roger was helped to plant the tree by younger members of the congregation.

The tree is a cutting from a yew believed to be about 2,000 years old, and has been cared for by John and Jean Daish since being given out - at just 4" tall - at a special service at Dorchester Abbey.